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Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wet Wax

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Best Value

$0.50/oz

A silicone-based spray wax designed for application to wet surfaces, allowing detailers to protect, shine, and dry vehicles in a single step.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.5

Active Mechanism

silicone film formation

Surfactants

6 (cationic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

The product uses a silicone micro emulsion as the primary gloss agent, combined with cationic and nonionic surfactants to enable application on wet surfaces. The mildly acidic pH of 5.5 helps the silicone emulsion bond effectively while remaining gentle on automotive surfaces, creating a hydrophobic barrier that beads water and enhances shine.

Key Differentiators

  • Wet application capability eliminates the need for complete drying before wax application
  • Complete ingredient transparency with all 25 components disclosed, rare for consumer wax products

Potential Concerns

  • Silicone-based formulations may interfere with subsequent coating applications if not properly removed
  • Wet application method may result in less uniform coverage compared to traditional dry application techniques

Ingredients

25 disclosed
propan-2-ol1 – 10
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Quatenary ammonium compounds; dicocoalkyl; dimethyl; chlorides0.1 – 1
CAS: 61789-77-3Surfactant
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; diethylene glycol monobutyl ether< 0.1
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
2;2'-(Octadec-9-enylimino)bisethanol< 0.1
CAS: 25307-17-9Surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Silicone Micro EmulsionN/D
CAS: Not AvailableSilicone
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Silicone
Middle AlkanesN/D
CAS: 64741-44-2Solvent
Amorphous SilicaN/D
CAS: 112945-52-5Rheological Agent
C9-11 Alcohols EthoxylatedN/D
CAS: 68439-46-3Fragrance
ButoxyethanolN/D
CAS: 111-76-2Solvent
C10-16 Alcohol EthoxylateN/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Emulsifier
Ethyl methylphenylglycidateN/D
CAS: 77-83-8Fragrance
Poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride]N/D
CAS: 31512-74-0Preservative
Soyethyldimonium EthosulfateN/D
CAS: 68308-67-8Anti-static agent
Dipropylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 110-98-5Fragrance
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeN/D
CAS: 68039-49-6Fragrance
C7-C9 Esters of BenzotriazolylDimethylethyl-pHydroxybenzenepropanoic AcidN/D
CAS: 127519-17-9UV Light Absorber
bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacateN/D
CAS: 41556-26-7UV Light Absorber
Carnauba WaxN/D
CAS: 8015-86-9Wax Additive
Methyl 1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl sebacateN/D
CAS: 82919-37-7UV Light Absorber
Hydrogenated Tallow AminesN/D
CAS: 61790-59-8Surfactant
CyclotetrasiloxaneN/D
CAS: 556-67-2Silicone
Methoxyisopropyl AcetateN/D
CAS: 108-65-6UV Light Absorber
Benzenepropanoic Acid, Methyl EsterN/D
CAS: 84268-33-7UV Light Absorber

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
May cause slight irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No